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YX05 AAO

2005 Proton GEN-2

Beige Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

40,914 mi
Last recorded40,914 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Proton GEN-246,104 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 AAO
MakeProton
ModelGEN-2
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2022 40,914 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 37,269 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flex thin (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 34,006 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 34,006 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 31,035 miles

Front pads getting low and discs corroded

Offside Rear door wont open from outside

all brake pipes covered in grease not allowing inspection

all suspension corroded

exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2019 30,879 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has an unsafe modification broken (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front pads getting low and discs corroded

Offside Rear door wont open from outside

all brake pipes covered in grease not allowing inspection

all suspension corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2018 25,327 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 25,327 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 24,232 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 23,458 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 21,731 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 21,047 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 19,665 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 18,382 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 18,382 miles

Offside Front Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 16,919 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 15,836 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 13,458 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 12,250 miles

How Reliable is the Proton GEN-2?

Based on 59,272 MOT tests across 4,783 vehicles.

70.5%
Pass Rate
5,392
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
4,783
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,238
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,173
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,549
Registration plate lamp not working 1,436
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,406
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YX05 AAO is a 2005 Proton GEN-2 in Beige with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2005 Proton GEN-2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 46,104 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Proton GEN-2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YX05 AAO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Proton GEN-2 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Proton GEN-2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YX05 AAO registered?

YX05 AAO is a 2005 Proton GEN-2, first registered on 1 August 2005.

Is YX05 AAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX05 AAO shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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